Seems like you're starting to understand why us old folk don't concider a lot of todays output to be real music!

Yep we were spoiled with the best and widest range of amazing music back then. I was in high school and college in the 70s. The perfect age to really appreciate it...and yes, I still listen to it nearly every day.

You are correct that we who came of age in the late 60's/early 70's were very spoiled by an embarrassment of riches where music was concerned. I think of 1963-1975 as a Renaissance of rock. It was an explosion of talent, innovation and creativity the likes that hasn't been seen since. So many great musicians were making music that sadly, some of them slipped through the cracks and didn't get the accolades they deserved. I don't know the story of Rare Earth, but I have read many tales of artists being ripped off by mobster/managers. Peter Frampton broke all records at the time for album sales and had huge concerts, but ended up totally broke due to his mafia connected manager Dee Anthony. Anthony also managed Humble Pie. When Marriott started pressing about where all the money went, he was sent to a meeting in NY with the Gambino Family who threatened his life if he didn't back off, also if he said one bad word in public about their man Dee Anthony. Steve's wife Pam was there and Frampton also confirmed that "they scared the sh*t out of Steve". There many other stories out there of crooked mangement ripping off poor unsuspecting artists who trusted them.

I have loved the many versions of this song,but Rare Earth is my favorite.

Rare Earth had that groove. They were also the first successful all white band signed to Motown records.

This is one of the better vocal performances of all time.

This will sound like I'm talking about a dream but this was my teen yrs. I was born in 1960 and I have 4 older sisters and 2 older brothers so there was music 24/7 in the house. I've loved music my hole life so I would hear Elvis,The Beatles, Rolling Stones and me in my little go-go boots dancing. Along comes 1970's my teens, I would wake up take a shower, comb my long black hair down to my knees and feathered 😅😅 put on my halter top and bell bottoms, grab my portable 8 track player and walk to town where we all hung out either the pool hall, arcade or the beach. Every teen had music and the Speak Easy had 2 big speakers in the window playing awesome music. We had the pizza place, malt shop, little restaurants so lots of places to go until around 11:00pm then it started again in the morning but we always had the best music blaring and we all danced. No fights, no yelling at each other none of that just great music and food. Man I just wiped a tear I miss those days so much.

I believe that Rare Earth was the only white band signed by Motown. They can bring the funk too. I got to see them in the late 80s and they kicked ass and took names.

Meant to be played at maximum volume!

Perfect Wake and Bake Masterpiece ✌️😊🎸🎶🎵💯🔥

Saw this live in 1970….epic! I ❤ this band. You are right, we were sooo spoiled musically.

I m losing you-RARE EARTH 😮

This is when music was music baby. Great reaction.🎉

I wore this 45 out when I was a kid. ❤

I can remember listening to this on my oldest brother's transistor radio, in 1973. I was just 6 years old. I told my brother, these black guys sound good. My brother replied, this is blue eyed soul, little brother.

Rare Earth covered a lot of Motown hits. I got to attend a "personal" concert about 35 years ago in Woodstock, IL. They showed up out of the blue in a bar in town, I believe as a favor to the bar owner. There was such short notice, most people didn't even know they were here. I paid (IIRC) $15 for me and the (future) wife, and got to see these guys from about 8 feet away playing to an audience of around 20 people. It was absolutely amazing.

rare earth released it in september 1969. i was in high school when it came out. there is a longer version of this song by them. about 20 minutes long.

Big john and funky black man,very,very funky

White Motown!

Yes, I was born at the right time, 1970 I was 14 and to be honest we did not realize at the time how special a time for music it was, but we do now! But don't think that at the time we let go to waste, we partied our asses off to it.

I remember being at a party and dancing. Fun times I was 19 enjoying all the great music from those times , loved your reaction.

Woohoo Get Ready😅 we got the message back then😂 Great song 🔥

I so remember this one! Primal!😻

Good Call! Love being spoiled in the 60's and 70's

Try to imagine singing while running at a track meet. That’s what he’s doing playing the drums and singing.

Daily anthem back in the day

Definitely Feel Good music 😅❤

My oldest kid is getting married in a couple of days and the long version is the one I picked out for father daughter dance 👍 just hope I can dance that long,🤟✌️

Thats my old friend Peter Rivera on drums and lead vocals. He's still touring today. You need to react to their version of "Tobacco Road".

Early 20s in the 70s. Rare Earth album "Ma" is a classic. Songs you may recognize...Smiling Faces...Papa Was a Rolling Stone. Check it out. I wasn't aware of any mafia connection.

Love listening to music with ya. I was indeed spoiled. What a song!

This was a cover of an old mid 60s Motown classic. The best music was in the 60s and 70s. Rare Earth really did a great job with this cover. They made it their own, but didn't change it from the original. Great song.

haven't heard this in a dogs year! Loved it. Thank you

60s and 70s in Detroit and Suburbs, there were dance clubs everywhere. All the bands came into Michigan we had Motown review, and Pine Knob and alot of dance clubs Up North. I know I had fun. !

Let's Gooooooooo

It was funny!

That was the great Eddie Guzman on the congas. Eddie was my friend. He's been gone for 30 years now. I miss him dearly.

Rivera the drummer lead singer was a metronome machine with a great voice. If you can Biz, and I know you can't always, find the long versions of all their music. Of course the live ones are the best no matter and appreciated much. Can't get enough of Rare Earth. Didn't know you were from Haiti. That's pretty cool, you speak another language too?

You got that one from my personal playlist!

How about that vocal delivery! 👏

Biz your the best ! Love your song choices and your reactions ! Keep on keeping it real bro ❤️🔥🫵🏻

biz, the 60's was serious as F**k too.

I was 8 but music was and is a big part of my life!!! And I feel very lucky that I get all the 70s , 80s, and 90s 🎼!!!!! ❤😊

Checkout their cover of (I Know) I'm Losing You.

I was in a jazz band in high school and we played this song (1979). Great memories.

I Just Want To Celebrate, Born To Wander, Im Losing You, Hey Big Brother, Feelin Alright,

I hadn’t thought about it, but a lot of white rock groups covered Motown hits … including Three Dog Night snd Vanilla Fudge.

Great reaction! I really enjoy your videos. Love from Montana!

Yes one many white bands signed by the Motor CITY!

Actually this is from 69,their live came out in 71,knapsack album,they got a load of songs,I like hey big brother 449 studio version,71

Memories of junior year high school.

Looked like a bunch of tough guys in that band.

"I Just Want To Celebrate" is my favorite along with "Get Ready". Thank you for this one! Yep, VERY SPOILED! 😂 We also had many genres to pick from, of the greatest music EVER!!! So glad your are happy too. Lol

Have you ever heard the Nigerian musician Fela Kuti? He and his giant bands would blow you away! I recommend the song Lady.

Audio is live but the video isn't synced.

by the way NOT LIVE...but still smokin'.

I know I'm losing you by Rare Earth will blow your mind. Kanye West sampled the main lyric but didn't give Peter Rivera credit. Anyway Kanye's version paled in comparison.

It appears that the drummer is chewing gum, as he sings.

Not the best live version of this song by Rare Earth by a long way! You need to listen to the real live version of this song from one of their albums (the one with the army back pack on the front) - it is so much better than this short sample!

Great reaction but you really lose the essence of the song by not doing the long version.